Technical Development Associate Scientist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Technical Development Associate Scientist for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical Services clients in South San Francisco, CA .

Responsibilities :
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the department of Analytical Development (AD) (within Pharma Technical Development, PTD) as a Technical Development Associate Scientist contractor supporting NMR/Process Impurities.

• A successful candidate will be expected to work hands-on in the laboratory to generate analytical data in support of the pipeline and technical development projects. This will include analytical characterization and testing using NMR spectroscopy, as well as development and execution of analytical methods.
• The candidate may also collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and contribute to manufacturing process development and clinical trial and commercialization-enabling regulatory filings (e.g., BLAs and INDs).
• This candidate is expected to be a good lab citizen, following all environmental health and safety guidelines and maintaining lab space and instruments in good working order.
• The individual will maintain excellent documentation of all work, including electronic laboratory notebooks, and will author technical reports.
• Additionally, the individual will be responsible for presenting experimental results to technical development teams.
• Candidates applying should be passionate about science, exceptionally productive, data-driven and should enjoy the challenges associated with complex problem-solving. Candidates must be highly self-motivated and willing to work independently or as a part of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of Firm's protein pharmaceutical pipeline.

Required Skills :

• A BS or MS in biological or chemical sciences, or related disciplines with 0 to 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical and hands-on lab skills; ability to quickly acquire new technical skills
• Ability to follow and execute experimental protocols and test procedures as well as follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to work independently or under minimal supervision to design and conduct experiments, as well as interpret, document, and communicate results.
• Ability to work safely in the laboratory, following all environmental health and safety requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, highly self-motivated, eager to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and be capable of handling multiple tasks while meeting timelines.
• Strong collaborative skills and a passion for working in a multi-disciplinary project team environment.
• As needed, the candidate will be expected to learn new methods (based on provided training) and with time, become proficient in execution and troubleshooting.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience working in research labs or industrial internships is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with various traditional analytical methods for protein characterization, such as CE, HPLC or mass spectrometry, is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with NMR spectroscopy is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with characterization of recombinant monoclonal antibodies or other protein therapeutics is helpful but not required.

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